Reports Report 2056et (Event 2056-2026)

Observer
Name Richard H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Plainwell, MI
Latitude 42° 29' 7.99'' N (42.485553°)
Longitude 85° 33' 24.9'' W (-85.556916°)
Elevation 279.316681m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-23 21:31 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-24 01:31 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 60°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 347.09°
First elevation 82°
Last azimuth 40.78°
Last elevation 49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing embers that faded quickly
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white like the initial glow with fiery embers
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fiery embers expanded in a cone shape behind the bright white flash